Semifinals and Final

[Leggie]

wow, RP Singh has the best figures - 4-13 after mark gillespie, but his was against kenya, RP's against the Saffers

 

[Dare]

well if Asif is injured and unable to play than Pakistan will have to go with 3 spinners and that wont be a good thing.

 

[manee]

wow, RP Singh has the best figures - 4-13 after mark gillespie, but his was against kenya, RP's against the Saffers

Twenty20 really suits RP Singh's bowling. He is deceptively quick which results in bowling and hitting the splice of many batsman. He seems to have matured in the three games, he no longer overuses the short ball which is good.

 

[Leggie]

Twenty20 really suits RP Singh's bowling. He is deceptively quick which results in bowling and hitting the splice of many batsman. He seems to have matured in the three games, he no longer overuses the short ball which is good.

yeah its a simple equation for him in T20 cricket, just pitch it up and let the ball do the rest due to his natural abilityto swing the ball...

 

[SaiSrini]

I think Dhoni will probably go with the same team that ruined South Africa. He'll be hoping for a better performance from our top order, though. I think if Yuvraj fixes his injury he will be back in place of Karthik.

The confidence with which Dhoni spoke said that Yuvraj might be fit for tomorrow's crucial game. If he comes, it will be hard on Karthik but he is the only guy who can be dropped. Sehwag and Gambhir have been superb for India in this tournament notching up big partnerships.

Yes, but chasing hasn't been India's strength of late. The batting seems much more relaxed batting first.

Regardless of conditions, both times should be looking to set the target in such a big game. Always puts the team batting second under pressure and particularly under lights.

Conditions won't change all that much in the night game.

But I guess India would not mind chasing too because they dont have the big star players like Sachin, Ganguly and Dravid which wont affect the batters if the early wickets fall. We have seen how India have recovered in this tournament inspite of the loss of early wickets. So I feel India wont mind chasing too.

Well this would be my India line-up for Saturday....

1) Gautam Gambhir
2) Virender Sehwag
3) Robin Uthappa
4) Rohit Sharma
5) Dinesh Karthik+
6) Yuvraj Singh
7) Mahendra Dhoni*
8) Irfan Pathan
9) Harbhajan Singh
10) RP Singh (OB2)
11) Shantakumaran Sreesanth (OB1)

12) Joginder Sharma - (sorry he just hasn't impressed me so far, even though he has had catches dropped of his bowling, he just looks like he's gonna get slogged with every delivery he bowls)

I think we can squeeze out 4 overs out of Yuvraj, Sehwag or Sharma. It would be successful if they go for under 30 runs in the 4 overs.

You're joking me. India has to play 5 bowlers (Joginder is still considered a bowler).Sehwag, Yuvraj or Sharma could go for more runs than what Sharma goes for, against Australia. Its not a risk worth taking. Karthik had to score, and he did not which is the crucial thing. His fielding and keeping are secondary.

If they dont want Joginder, they have to go to Yousuf Pathan or Agarkar.

 

[Gunner786]

Asif will be fit,
if he wasnt gonna be fit then they wouldnt have played him against bangladesh

 

[SaiSrini]

Even if India don't make it through (touchwood they do), i will be happy enough for a young India to make it the Semi's, as long as we show a fight - thats what matters

I agree. We have shown what a young team can do. According to me, we've already won. Though, I want a good fight tomorrow even if at the cost of losing.

Hopefully Pakistan continues with the same team format, except Butt. Personally I would say his rate of scoring is the difference between a win or loss. Fawad Alam could be a better player there for the team.

And this is really bad planning: a World Cup final on a Monday.

Absolutely! I would be more pissed off if India make it to the final. Have to bunk one of my classes for that day (if India make it though).

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Tomorrow India is favorite, we were already down with Punter's injury and now Watson We have to now think, whether we will go with batting or bowling, if we go with batting then Haddin is the perfect replacement for Watson, and if we go for bowling we should take Hogg Accodrding to me Hogg should play, as he is a good hitter and might be worthy when it is required . Overall its India who has advantages, Yuvraj will also play tomorrow along with Dhoni tomorrow which will boost the batting more . For me Aussie lineup should be .


Gilly
Hayden
Hodge
Hussey
Symonds
Clarke
Hogg
Lee
Clark
Bracken
Johnson

 

[SaiSrini]

This is exiting stuff!
I am definatley skipping school if we reach the final!
Pakistan -vs- India would be great
Pakistan -vs- Australia <---If we can beat them twice! =O

Dont forget New Zealand. They have been very impressive in this tournament too.

Twenty20 really suits RP Singh's bowling. He is deceptively quick which results in bowling and hitting the splice of many batsman. He seems to have matured in the three games, he no longer overuses the short ball which is good.

Did you notice his speed yesterday? His fastest was 143.7kph. I was shocked!!! This guy is cranking up great pace for an Indian fast bowler.I think among the current crop of bowlers, he has probably bowled the fastest delivery ever.

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Dont forget New Zealand. They have been very impressive in this tournament too.



Did you notice his speed yesterday? His fastest was 143.7kph. I was shocked!!! This guy is cranking up great pace for an Indian fast bowler.I think among the current crop of bowlers, he has probably bowled the fastest delivery ever.

If Asif dont play tomorrow, Kiwi has a great chance to reach in finals

 

[SaiSrini]

If Asif dont play tomorrow, Kiwi has a great chance to reach in finals

Nope. I hope its Pakistan. They are a good side, and hope they reach the final (irrespective of India's performance, I say this).

 

[WORLD CHAMPIONS]

Nope. I hope its Pakistan. They are a good side, and hope they reach the final (irrespective of India's performance, I say this).

Without Asif, it will be not easy for Pakistan , just think Pakistan without Aisf and Kiwi with Bond , huge advantage for them

 

[Master Khan]

Well as long as Afridi open then it would be great
but I really hope Pakistan make it to the final

 

[Gunner786]

if asif doesnt play then arafat will play

butt will surely get dropped tomorow,
if he isnt then its a huge tragedy for pakistan cricket.

my team for tomorow

Afridi
Nazir/Hafeez
Younis
Malik
Misbah
Nazir/Hafeez
Akmal
Arafat
Gul
Asif
Tanvir

 

[Master Khan]

Yeah Salman Butt Bat Too slow i never seen a great innings from him
I don't think he is a T20 Player.